Removing Directional-Control Valve For Thermal Management

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Remove heat protection on directional-control valve for thermal management -1- .
Detach holder -2- from heat protection -1- .

Unscrew and remove screws -3- .

Remove heat protection -1- and loosen electric line from holder -4- .

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Heat protection on directional-control valve for thermal management
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
  → Let the fluid cool down.
  
  → Wear personal protective gear.
Remove directional-control valve -1- .
Release and disconnect vacuum line -2- .

Loosen spring band clamp -3- and pull off coolant hose.

Collect emerging coolant.

Unscrew and remove screws -4- .

Remove directional-control valve -1- and collect emerging coolant.

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Directional-control valve for thermal management